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You posted a different "My Favorite" track at the top of this page, but that's the only one that I remember.

Can't remember if this has been posted before.

RIP Amanda Feilding, the Countess of Wemyss and March (aka Lady Mindbender). Now that’s an unusual life. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/science/amanda-feilding-trepanation-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PE8.NOMJ.rmoGe_uOtZri&smid=url-share (gift article)

Andrew & Amy took me out for a Father's Day celebration last night, since we'll see my dad today. A nice restaurant in Burlington MA called The Treasury. Restaurant sub-title is Indian and Greek Restaurant (!) but 1) on the online order form there is little to no Greek food, and 2) last night was a limited menu anyway, all Indian. Everything was delicious though! Beet w/Goat Cheese appetizer, 3 variations on curry dishes (2 chicken, one paneer), garlic naan, a mango lassi, and rasmalai dessert. Good food, great company.

I love Junior Brown and have a couple of his CDs. Highly recommended!

I didn't know there was an eclipse today.

A proper Kings Parade Rather than a faux king embarrassment.

Technically baking but I'm too lazy to go find that thread. Toasted coconut chocolate chip scones.

I saw him live at least 2, maybe more times back in the 90s. He's really great.

Sure, it's not for everyone. I discovered Junior Brown in '94. I immediately loved his retro country style and sense of humor. But his ability on the "guit-steel" is what completely sold me.

I re-created my favorite scramble from Hummingbird Cafe. Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato, avocado, spinach and eggs of course. Left a little avocado for Maki, as she absolutely loves it.

RIP Melissa Hortman, a state representative from Minnesota. Shot and killed in what was pretty clearly a targeted act of terrorism.

That's the spirit! Of course, that one's kind of cheating, since it references Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", but still, it's brilliant.

Afternoon Snack

Phat Luv @ https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/events/june-san-rafael-summer-market

A few more from cleaning the drive.....

(OC) Don't ask me why I made this. It's arguably an insult to Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

The big problem is a lot of influential people want a war with Iran. They were all about regime change in Syria. After that happened, that only leaves Iran as the big target. A lot of those "seasoned" diplomats were all for this. Iran fuels a lot of trouble in the region. I have no idea if this is a good or bad move. We all thought we were going to war with them back when the embassy was stormed by radicals back during the Carter administration. After the failed rescue all of us Marines had our seabags packed and ready to go. Who knew 45 years later it would still be like this.

Seen from outside it smells like Trump gave him the go, so Donald comes later as the peace maker, then he wins the Nobel prize. Donaldo Zanahorio is extremely pissed of Obama having it. It's hard to understand the point of Israel bombing Iran and risking a harsh retaliation.

I'll see your yellow song and raise you one red one...

Part of the problem is the earworminess of the original tune. So, to start, pick a song that you find greater-than-or-equal-to in its earworminess. For example: